Assistant Manager

Job DescriptionA lively family favourite, Foresters’ Inn is a contemporary gastro pub offering the perfect place for a family meal. Featuring a tasty menu, from light lunches to tasty burgers, all washed down with our fantastic range of beer and wines – or children-friendly cocktails – there’s something suitable for everyone.ASSISTANT KITCHEN MANAGER / SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE | Circa £31,600 per annum plus service chargeAll colleagues working in Foresters' Inn benefit from the discretionary service charge we add to bills. The majority of our guests are happy to reward our colleagues for their excellent service.You will assist with leading a kitchen brigade dedicated to providing a first-class service and excellent food quality to our guests.Responsibilities will include:Assisting the Kitchen Manager / Head Chef in the effective and efficient management of the kitchen and teamEnsuring the kitchen operates within its agreed budget through analysing and rectifying food costs and marginsMonitoring guest satisfaction levels on the quality of food and taking action to remedy shortfallsPlaying a key role in the Department’s compliance with food safety legislationPreparing and presenting food to the determined specificationHOURS OF WORKWorking straight shifts, you will be contracted to work 150 hours per 4-week period (37.5 hours per week) on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.You will be required to work 5 days a week between the hours of 8am and 10pm. As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSEssential requirements:Ability to lead a team in a busy commercial kitchen environment Good financial awareness – stocktaking / work schedules / wastagePrevious experience as a Chef de Partie with supervisory and training responsibility for a team of chefs in a large organisation OR as a Head Chef / Sous Chef in a smaller establishmentExcellent communicatorExcellent organisational and time management skills while working under pressure Some knowledge of financial targets and controls Desirable requirements:Experience of back of house systems for stock management and ordering ABOUT THE BENEFITSCenter Parcs is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:Colleague Bonus SchemePension Scheme with Life AssuranceColleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchersFree use of our leisure facilitiesDiscounted Center Parcs breaks20% discount in our restaurant and retail outletsAccess to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discountsAn Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal mattersExcellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualificationsIf this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.Interviews to be held: OngoingPlease note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.